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What Does This PT/INR Test For DVT Indicate?
Doctor, few weeks back i had severe pain near the calf muscles. when i showed to vascular surgeon he told there is blood clot in the veins. then he suggested me to get get doppler scanning for DVT . after prescribing acetrom tab 4mg for a week, then he told be to go for PT/INR test, the result was Prothrombin time - pt test 10.1 secs control 13.5 inr 1.38. now he has increased the dosage of acetrom tab to 5mg. what does it mean ? is it temporary treatment or should i take it for life long.. pl clarify my doubts ... i am scared pl help me.... now there is no clot or pain except in one position i can feel the small lump in the leg where no pain... pl help
Mon, 18 Aug 2014
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My dear friend as per your given detail i suggest you to follow your doctor.he is correct.He is increasing dose to put your PT/INR level between 2 and 3.This level is safe to prevent any serious complication like stroke (if thrombus reach to brain) or others complicationb also .This treatment is for long time.Your doctor will follow your PT/INR and DOPPLER.No need to scared because it is curable.Only thing you should know is keep patience and follow your doctor strictly.
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My dear friend as per your given detail i suggest you to follow your doctor.he is correct.He is increasing dose to put your PT/INR level between 2 and 3.This level is safe to prevent any serious complication like stroke (if thrombus reach to brain) or others complicationb also .This treatment is for long time.Your doctor will follow your PT/INR and DOPPLER.No need to scared because it is curable.Only thing you should know is keep patience and follow your doctor strictly.
Thanx for query.
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Hi,
Thanks for asking.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.
1. INR levels needs to be maintained at a higher level in patients prone for thrombosis.
2. As you already had one thrombosis event in deep veins of leg, it could recurr.
3. You will require life long therapy as dislodged thrombus can get lodged in lungs or other organs and can be life threatening.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
Thanks for asking.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.
1. INR levels needs to be maintained at a higher level in patients prone for thrombosis.
2. As you already had one thrombosis event in deep veins of leg, it could recurr.
3. You will require life long therapy as dislodged thrombus can get lodged in lungs or other organs and can be life threatening.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
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